Systems and methods for providing ZPGM perovskite catalyst for diesel oxidation applications
Diesel oxidation ZPGM catalyst systems using Y 1-x Ag x MnO 3 perovskite are disclosed. The ZPGM catalyst system compositions may include Y 1-x Ag x MnO 3 perovskite in impregnation component and at least one carrier material oxide in washcoat. The ZPGM catalyst system compositions may also include Y 1-x Ag x MnO 3 perovskite co-precipitated in a carrier material oxide as washcoat. The catalyst activity is measured with an inlet gas mixture containing diesel exhaust composition and characterized according to performance in NO oxidation, NO 2 production, NO storage capability and diesel oxidation applications.
1. A zero platinum group metal (ZPGM) catalyst system, comprising: a substrate; and
a washcoat suitable for deposition on the substrate, comprising at least one oxide solid selected from the group consisting of at least one carrier material oxide, and at least one ZPGM catalyst; and
an impregnation layer comprising Y 0.8 Ag 0.2 MnO 3 ;
wherein at least one of the at least one ZPGM catalyst comprises at least one perovskite structured compound having the formula ABO 3 , wherein each of A and B is selected from the group consisting of at least one of yttrium, silver, manganese, lanthanum, cerium, iron, praseodymium, neodymium, strontium, cadmium, cobalt, scandium, copper, niobium, tungsten, and combinations thereof;
wherein substantially all NO is oxidized to NO 2 .
2. The ZPGM catalyst system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one perovskite structured compound has a general cation formula of A 1-x a x B 1-y b y O 3 , wherein x is from 0 to 1.
3. The ZPGM catalyst system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one carrier material oxide is selected from the group consisting of ZrO 2 , doped ZrO 2 with lanthanide group metals, Nb 2 O 5 , Nb 2 O 5 —ZrO 2 , alumina, doped alumina, TiO 2 , doped TiO 2 and mixtures thereof.
4. The ZPGM catalyst system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one perovskite structured compound is of the general formula Y 1-x Ag x MnO 3 , wherein x is from 0 to 1.
5. The ZPGM catalyst system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one perovskite structured compound is applied to the washcoat by a method selected from the group consisting of impregnated and co-precipitation.
6. The ZPGM catalyst system of claim 5 , wherein the at least one carrier material oxide comprises praseodymium doped zirconia.
7. The ZPGM catalyst system of claim 1 , wherein substantial adsorption of NO occurs below about 120° C.
8. An apparatus for reducing emissions from an engine having associated therewith an exhaust system, comprising:
an exhaust source;
a substrate; and
a washcoat suitable for deposition on the substrate, comprising at least one oxide solid further comprising at least one carrier metal oxide and at least one ZPGM catalyst; and
an impregnation layer comprising a perovskite structured compound is of the general formula Y 1-x Ag x MnO 3 wherein x is from 0 to 1,
wherein at least one of the at least one ZPGM catalyst comprises at least one perovskite structured compound having the formula ABO 3 , wherein each of A and B is selected from the group consisting of at least one of yttrium, silver, manganese, lanthanum, cerium, iron, praseodymium, neodymium, strontium, cadmium, cobalt, scandium, copper, niobium, tungsten, and combinations thereof;
wherein substantially all NO is oxidized to NO 2 .
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the exhaust source comprises an NO concentration of 150 ppm wherein substantial adsorption of NO occurs below about 120° C.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the at least one perovskite structured compounds has a general cation formula of A 1-x a x B 1-y b y O 3 , wherein x is from 0 to 1.
11. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the at least one carrier material metal oxide is selected from the group consisting of ZrO 2 , doped ZrO 2 with lanthanide group metals, Nb 2 O 5 , Nb 2 O 5 —ZrO 2 , alumina, doped alumina, TiO2, doped TiO 2 and mixtures thereof.
12. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the at least one perovskite structured compound is of the general formula Y 1-x Ag x MnO 3 , wherein x is from 0 to 1.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the at least one perovskite structured compound is applied to the washcoat by a method selected from the group consisting of impregnated impregnation and co-precipitation.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the at least one carrier material metal oxide comprises praseodymium doped zirconia.